ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN in Laurel, Mississippi at Thermo-Kool

The ELECTRICIAL TECHNICIAN in the MAINTENANCE Department is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical equipment and parts, such as control panels. This position requires extensive knowledge of electrical components, as well as familiarity with electrical safety codes and regulations. They must be professional, technical, and mechanically proficient for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing all factory equipment in an effort to reduce and/or eliminate downtime in a quality and timely manner, as well as maintain all company properties to exhibit like-new condition.

Assist in the startup and shutdown procedures throughout the factory. Assist in maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and/or requisitioning with supervisory approval of outside services when safely needed on all electrical equipment.

KNOWLEDGE:

· Strong understanding of PLC controls

· Experience in Automation, and artificial intelligence

· Possess strong electrical and mechanical abilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Ability to stand, stoop, bend and walk for long periods of time.

· Ability to physically push, pull, and lift different weight loads throughout the day.

· Have color vision.

EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

· Mechanical Equipment – shears, break presses, roll-formers, punches, power tools, saws, and packaging

· Automated Equipment – cut-to-length lines (CTL), computer numerical control (CNC), Human-Machine Interface (HMI), Artificial Intelligence systems (A.I)

· Other Equipment/Tools - Hand tools, jacks, squares, tape measure, hoists, micrometers, calipers, circuit tester, volt meter, ohm meter, saws, and other basic tools/equipment

SAFETY AND HEALTH:

· Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - OSHA required and approved safety glasses, ear plugs, respirators, aprons, gloves, and hazardous materials (HAZMAT) equipment when necessary.

· Always observe established safety guidelines in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), HAZMAT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements.